Executive MBA
The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) with a specialization in Leadership Development or Accounting and Finance is an intensive program specifically designed for aspiring, rising and mid-career executives, both in context and convenience. Candidates for this program are at a point in their careers where they need to more fully develop themselves professionally in order to reach their maximum potential in the corporate world. The course work combines practical business knowledge with real-world relevance, allowing students the opportunity to apply concepts and skills immediately within their organizations. The program is formatted for full-time study without career interruption. Students are admitted to a cohort class once each year and remain with that class throughout the entire program. The curriculum is taught in a team-oriented environment where courses are integrated across 5-semesters to emphasize broader strategic management and leadership skills. The program uses a variety of instructional techniques and learning experiences to develop the intellect, enrich the character, and shape the individual as a leader.
Admission Requirements
Refer to Graduate Program Admission - Executive MBA in the Admission section of this Catalog.
Tuition and Other Costs
Upon acceptance into the program, a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit is required. The deposit is applied toward tuition for the first semester of the program.
•Tuition (per semester) - Fall 2020, $11,536 per semester for the first 4 semesters
•Tuition (Total program) - $46,144
•Tuition includes fees and some Flex Bucks that can be used towards light meals while on campus, an international trip or an virtual international trip if conditions do not allow international travel to the planned designation.
Program Completion
The program is designed to be completed in 5 semesters. In the event a student cannot complete the program with his(her) cohort, then they must complete it with a subsequent cohort. EMBA students who maintain the scholastic standards of the Davis College of Business and who satisfy the 45-credit hour curriculum are awarded the degree of Master of Business Administration with a specialization in either Executive Leadership or Accounting and Finance at the University’s spring commencement ceremony.
Program Requirements
The program is a 19 month/5 semester program consisting of 45 credit hours. All students must complete the EMBA Core and one of the specialization areas as shown below.
All students must complete the EMBA Core and one of the specialization areas as shown below:
EMBA Core
Accounting/Finance (Choose 4):
Executive Leadership
Total Credit Hours: 45